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Australia: Three Missing in Victoria as Heatwave Fuels Catastrophic Fire Conditions

Three people, including a child, have been reported missing after a home burned down in Longwood on Friday, January 9, as catastrophic bushfires sweep through Victoria and South Australia. Authorities remain on high alert with dozens of towns under threat and multiple properties already destroyed by the out-of-control blazes.

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Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

Displaced Afghan women wearing burqas sit in the back of a vehicle after receiving winter humanitarian aid distributed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 1, 2009. The UN refugee agency distributed blankets, sweaters, charcoal and other cold-weather supplies to vulnerable families as winter temperatures dropped in the Afghan capital. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

A child stands among displaced Afghan women wearing burqas as they wait behind a rope barrier to receive winter humanitarian aid distributed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 1, 2009. The UN refugee agency distributed blankets, sweaters, charcoal and other cold-weather supplies to vulnerable families as winter temperatures dropped in the Afghan capital. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

A child stands among displaced Afghan women wearing burqas as they wait behind a rope barrier to receive winter humanitarian aid distributed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 1, 2009. The UN refugee agency distributed blankets, sweaters, charcoal and other cold-weather supplies to vulnerable families as winter temperatures dropped in the Afghan capital. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

A displaced Afghan woman stands among women wearing burqas waiting to receive winter humanitarian aid distributed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 1, 2009. The UN refugee agency distributed blankets, sweaters, charcoal and other cold-weather supplies to vulnerable families as winter temperatures dropped in the Afghan capital. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

A displaced Afghan woman wearing a burqa waits near a rope barrier to receive winter humanitarian aid distributed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 1, 2009. The UN refugee agency distributed blankets, sweaters, charcoal and other cold-weather supplies to vulnerable families as winter temperatures dropped in the Afghan capital. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

A displaced Afghan woman wearing a burqa waits near a rope barrier to receive winter humanitarian aid distributed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 1, 2009. The UN refugee agency distributed blankets, sweaters, charcoal and other cold-weather supplies to vulnerable families as winter temperatures dropped in the Afghan capital. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

A child stands among displaced Afghan women wearing burqas as they wait behind a rope barrier to receive winter humanitarian aid distributed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 1, 2009. The UN refugee agency distributed blankets, sweaters, charcoal and other cold-weather supplies to vulnerable families as winter temperatures dropped in the Afghan capital. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

Daily Life of Women in Afghanistan

Displaced Afghan women and children wait behind a rope barrier to receive winter humanitarian aid distributed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 1, 2009. The UN refugee agency distributed blankets, sweaters, charcoal and other cold-weather supplies to vulnerable families as winter temperatures dropped in the Afghan capital. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Blizzard Conditions in Ontario as Winter Storms Continue 2

Dangerous snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures continued to lash Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday, December 30, after high winds and freezing rain left tens of thousands without power a day earlier. Environment Canada issued widespread weather warnings from eastern Ontario to the Atlantic region, as blowing snow caused hazardous road conditions and travel delays.

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Canada: Blizzard Conditions in Ontario as Winter Storms Continue

Dangerous snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures continued to lash Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday, December 30, after high winds and freezing rain left tens of thousands without power a day earlier. Environment Canada issued widespread weather warnings from eastern Ontario to the Atlantic region, as blowing snow caused hazardous road conditions and travel delays

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US: Strong Winds, Snow and Sharp Temperature Drop Threaten Northern Illinois

Strong winds, plunging temperatures and light snow are forecast to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through Monday, December 29, with gusts up to 55 mph, icy roads and reduced visibility.

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US: Blizzard Slams Northern Iowa, Travel Severely Disrupted

A powerful blizzard swept across northern Iowa on Sunday, December 28, bringing travel to a standstill as major highways were closed due to blowing snow and whiteout conditions. Blizzard warnings remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday, December 29, with 2 to 7 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching up to 62 mph. Numerous crashes were reported statewide, and authorities warned of extremely hazardous and icy road conditions as temperatures rapidly dropped.

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Solar Halo As Seen in Bernay - France

Solar Halo As Seen in Bernay - France

Solar halo. High clouds containing millions of crystals create this halo, which is caused by the refraction of light. Very low temperatures and high cloud altitudes make this halo easier to see, in Bernay, France, on November 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

With autumn, the first banks of fog and mist appear on the Po Valley despite the high temperatures for the season. Bergamo, Italy on October 14, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

With autumn, the first banks of fog and mist appear on the Po Valley despite the high temperatures for the season. Bergamo, Italy on October 14, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

With autumn, the first banks of fog and mist appear on the Po Valley despite the high temperatures for the season. Bergamo, Italy on October 14, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

With autumn, the first banks of fog and mist appear on the Po Valley despite the high temperatures for the season. Bergamo, Italy on October 14, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

With autumn, the first banks of fog and mist appear on the Po Valley despite the high temperatures for the season. Bergamo, Italy on October 14, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

With autumn, the first banks of fog and mist appear on the Po Valley despite the high temperatures for the season. Bergamo, Italy on October 14, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

With autumn, the first banks of fog and mist appear on the Po Valley despite the high temperatures for the season. Bergamo, Italy on October 14, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

Autumn Weather in the Po Valley - Italy

With autumn, the first banks of fog and mist appear on the Po Valley despite the high temperatures for the season. Bergamo, Italy on October 14, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 6

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 3

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 2

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 4

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres and was 20% contained as of the morning on Sunday.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 5

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres and was 20% contained as of the morning on Sunday.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 2

A brush fire that broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to 200 acres.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 3

A brush fire that broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to 200 acres.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 34,000 acres as of Friday, September 5, despite the dedication of over 1,000 firefighters.

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Canada: Residents Urged to Avoid Area as Wildfire Burns Near Lavington

A wildfire broke out near Lavington, British Columbia, and grew to an estimated 50 hectares in size. Fire crews continued their air and ground attack, as the Regional District of North Okanagan urged residents to avoid the Noble Canyon and Becker Lake/Bardolph areas.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County

A brush fire that broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and grew to 140 acres.

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Spain: Two Wildfires Erupt in Málaga in a Single Day

Wildfires broke out in the province of Malaga on Monday, September 1. Just hours after a fire was reported in Benalmádena, another blaze ignited in the Monte Coronado area.

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Two Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto, Tourterelles Turques ) drinking in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

An European Green Woodpecker ( (Picus viridis, Pivert ) drinking in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus, Orite a Longue Queue) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

An Eurasian blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla, Fauvette a Tete Noire ) and a Great Tit ( Parus major, Mésange Charbonnière ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Magpie ( Pica pica, Pie Bavarde ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

An Oak Jay ( Garrulus glandarius, Geai des Chênes ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

An Eurasian Chaffinch ( Fringilla coelebs, Pinson des Arbres ) drinking in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Blue Tit ( Cyanistes caeruleus, Mésange Bleue ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus, Pigeon ramier) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Blue Tit ( Cyanistes caeruleus, Mésange Bleue ) and A Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus, Orite a Longue Queue) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus, Orite a Longue Queue) and a Great Tit ( Parus major, Mésange Charbonnière ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus, Orite a Longue Queue) An Eurasian Chaffinch ( Fringilla coelebs, Pinson des Arbres ) and a A Blue Tit ( Cyanistes caeruleus, Mésange Bleue ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Blue Tit ( Cyanistes caeruleus, Mésange Bleue ) and a Great Tit ( Parus major, Mésange Charbonnière ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A group of Common Starling ( Sturnus vulgaris , Etourneau Sansonnet ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Great Tit ( Parus major, Mésange Charbonnière ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

An Oak Jay ( Garrulus glandarius, Geai des Chênes ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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